He's not going to have us beside him when he has to make a diagnosis in the field. I just hope it's not me he's treating.
2007-08-08 20:22:32 · 5 answers · asked by Tamarind 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
I have seen his profile --- seems like he is not a doctor yet so the point here is that he needs helps with his studies on pathophysiology(studies of changes in function that are caused by a physical condition or disease).
But If he is already a doctor he should consult with his peers first and not on the internet unless he is really unpopular with his co worker. Just a thought.
Actually For case studies it's ethical as no person are being treated and this is just to explore the possibilities of course of treatment available for patients in a therotical sense.
Thats what internet are build for anyway to share informations.
2007-08-08 21:18:35 · answer #1 · answered by JavaClark 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is common for health care practitioners to share knowledge and therefore is not unethical. However, the real question should be is it unethical for the student to seek advice on test questions.
Edit - I have noticed that Shariar H seems to prefer asking questions online to studying the course material and finding out answers for himself. He will have a very hard time in a clinical setting and on Grand Rounds when asked questions.
2007-08-08 20:51:34 · answer #2 · answered by US_DR_JD 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm assuming that Shariar H is a medical student. If so, I don't see any ethical difference between answering here and answering in person if you happened to be an acquaintance. We often help people with their homework, but we don't sit the exam for them. If the help teaches them something then great, if not there's no harm done.
2007-08-08 20:46:55 · answer #3 · answered by Graham I 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I did not see the original question but services like NHS direct give advice over the telephone for instance - it depends how simple the condition is and how well and accurately the questioner describes the symtoms - this kind of advice is not really treatment but I would hope a qualified practitioner would suggest seeing a doctor if that appears necessary
2007-08-08 20:34:16 · answer #4 · answered by morwood_leyland 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
T'is a bit scary!
2007-08-08 20:40:58 · answer #5 · answered by kaleidoscope_girl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋